Further additions to this guide have been put on hold for the time being. Apparently one can reach a limit to the amount you can post, So, the map additions will have to wait. I'll probably start another related thread to attach to this one. Again, thanks for reading this guide and I hope it helps with all things Matilda!

I'm finding that I don't really have the time anymore to update this guide properly and with the influx of more and more tanks with a bit more attraction for new players, the Matilda isn't as popular as it once was. So, this guide will stand as is, without any additional info. I will leave it intact for the hardcore tankers that stumble upon this tier IV gem and get addicted to it as I did.

The map sections, for the most part, are still relevant but are missing some needed updates due to size restrictions on the post. The base material on how to handle, fight in and survive in the Matilda still hold true and are worth reading if you really want to excel in this wonderful little tank.

Thanks to everyone who commented on and added to this invaluable guide for the tier IV medium, Matilda. Special thanks go to my fellow clanmate, Lephturn. It really wouldn't have been the same without his unique insight.

I will continue to answer any questions thrown my way of course, but it will remain as is. To all of you tankers who climb into this beast, the "Queen of the Battlefield", for the very first time, you will soon discover it has a magic all of it's own.

Yes, the Matilda is not that popular any more. The B2 premium, which apparently was handed out in crates like candy apears to the be the sealclubber of choice and it has the preferential MM going for it over the Matilda. Both the B2 and the Matilda are slow and well armored with high ROF guns, so much of what is discussed here applies to it.

If I go sealclubbing, I don't like the Matilda at all. While it is true that your can grind whole seal teams with it, if you only get one de net opponent who uses the A-20 or the DW2, the Matilda is toast. The DW2 can shoot it right through the front, with more than 3x the Alpha damage and the A-20 can run circles around it and just COD it to just blast it through the side in a drive by shoot. I think the time has passed for the Matilda to be a tank of choice in Tier 4.

Yes, the Matilda is not that popular any more. The B2 premium, which apparently was handed out in crates like candy apears to the be the sealclubber of choice and it has the preferential MM going for it over the Matilda. Both the B2 and the Matilda are slow and well armored with high ROF guns, so much of what is discussed here applies to it.

If I go sealclubbing, I don't like the Matilda at all. While it is true that your can grind whole seal teams with it, if you only get one de net opponent who uses the A-20 or the DW2, the Matilda is toast. The DW2 can shoot it right through the front, with more than 3x the Alpha damage and the A-20 can run circles around it and just COD it to just blast it through the side in a drive by shoot. I think the time has passed for the Matilda to be a tank of choice in Tier 4.

The Matilda is very good at using it's armor. The Maus could learn much from her.

Yes, the Matilda is not that popular any more. The B2 premium, which apparently was handed out in crates like candy apears to the be the sealclubber of choice and it has the preferential MM going for it over the Matilda. Both the B2 and the Matilda are slow and well armored with high ROF guns, so much of what is discussed here applies to it.

If I go sealclubbing, I don't like the Matilda at all. While it is true that your can grind whole seal teams with it, if you only get one de net opponent who uses the A-20 or the DW2, the Matilda is toast. The DW2 can shoot it right through the front, with more than 3x the Alpha damage and the A-20 can run circles around it and just COD it to just blast it through the side in a drive by shoot. I think the time has passed for the Matilda to be a tank of choice in Tier 4.

Unfortunately my friend, I think you're right. If there are any talented A-20, A-32, DW2 or B2 drivers on the reds, the Matilda you're driving, has a huge chance of ending up a smoking wreck. But, with that said, I do like a good challenge. I don't take the 'Tilda out much anymore, not like I used to, but when i do, it's fully loaded with APCR or on full derp mode with the Howitzer. I won't take any chances with the competition being as dangerous as it is now.

I was in a battle a few days ago at canals.. our team got wiped out and it was just me in my french B1 and a Matilda. Against 5 reds. EVERYONE of the reds were aiming at the Matilda. She was parked in between those two hill lines on the train track side of the map.. shooting across the canal into the reds all clustered around the bridge and town. She was wiggling and firing and bouncing shots while I moved about and tried my best to shoot into thier sides and distract them. I'd take a shot into a red and three of them would turn and focus fire on me. Sending me squealing back behind the rocks with my tail between my legs. Minus a bunch of my HP.. but I kept at it.

The Matilda, on the other hand.. relentlessly took down the entire red team.. one by one by one.

We won.

I would say that in today's battles.. the Matilda is easy-meat in unskilled hands.. but absolutely deadly in the hands of a skilled driver.

So USE the accumulated info in this thread and become one of the DEADLY Matilda drivers..

Edited by outersketcher, 11 March 2017 - 12:57 AM.

I try to follow the wise teachings of Mr Miyagi. "Best defense, no be there."

...don't get hit... don't get hit... don't get hit... OWWW you %$#$!... don't get hit... don't get hit... don't get hit...

I was in a battle a few days ago at canals.. our team got wiped out and it was just me in my french B1 and a Matilda. Against 5 reds. EVERYONE of the reds were aiming at the Matilda. She was parked in between those two hill lines on the train track side of the map.. shooting across the canal into the reds all clustered around the bridge and town. She was wiggling and firing and bouncing shots while I moved about and tried my best to shoot into thier sides and distract them. I'd take a shot into a red and three of them would turn and focus fire on me. Sending me squealing back behind the rocks with my tail between my legs. Minus a bunch of my HP.. but I kept at it.

The Matilda, on the other hand.. relentlessly took down the entire red team.. one by one by one.

We won.

I would say that in today's battles.. the Matilda is easy-meat in unskilled hands.. but absolutely deadly in the hands of a skilled driver.

So USE the accumulated info in this thread and become one of the DEADLY Matilda drivers..

THIS. Absolutely proves my point that the Matilda is still a relevant tank and a dangerous vehicle if properly executed tactics and strategies are implemented. It's small, slow and unimpressive but as you say, if driven by a skilled tanker, it can wipe out the opposition. This is a perfect example of situational awareness in battle with the Matilda, while taking advantage of what you know about the maps and the adversary tanks. +1

I just wanted to "bump" my old guide on the Matilda for any new would be Tilda tankers out there. I had fun writing this. Size restrictions in the forum posts whittled down the graphics and map sections, but 95% of the material is till relevant in keeping one alive in the Matilda. I took it out last week for the first time in a long while and it's still as much fun as it used to be. NOTE: This guide has not been updated to include current nation lines, so if it seems inconsistent, that is the case. It won't be updated.

I hope new tankers to the Brit medium line find this useful. Again, I'm more than happy to answer any questions on this gem of a "little tank that could". Always holding fast with a 63% WR.

Another bump. I hope that with the advent of update 5.5 that those new to Blitz and the Matilda will find some value in this as much of the information is still sound. It will remain in it's current format without updates. The core info makes for decent battle strategy. Good hunting!

Another bump. I hope that with the advent of update 5.5 that those new to Blitz and the Matilda will find some value in this as much of the information is still sound. It will remain in it's current format without updates. The core info makes for decent battle strategy. Good hunting!